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Our top choices for Lake Malawi hotels

1. Njaya Lodge

Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
28.3 mi from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Place was very quiet as it was low season when we stayed. Very helpful staff, friendly atmosphere. Food simple but fine. Would stay again. Good value room, breakfast and coffee a bit overpriced"
United Kingdom
Helen
The price is £42
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Njaya Lodge

2. Ndau Lodge

Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
28.2 mi from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Beautiful, quiet property. The staff were extremely accommodating. The food was delicious (I recommend the spaghetti bolognese!). It is about a 25 minute walk to downtown which wasn’t a problem for us. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Ndau Lodge

3. Main Stream Beach Villa

Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
124 mi from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"A more affordable option in Senga Bay, but still a very nice place in its own right. Much more personable than the more anonymous, bigger hotels. Super friendly staff and owner, great breakfast (with coffee!) and a big room with AC."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is £26
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Main Stream Beach Villa

4. Mgoza Lodge

Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
143.3 mi from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (40 reviews)
"Loved this place! "
Norway
Marcus
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Mgoza Lodge

5. Sunbird Waterfront

Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
122.8 mi from Lake Malawi
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"it's beautiful water front."
United States
EDWARD
The price is £177
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Sunbird Waterfront

6. Safari Beach Lodge

Safari Beach Lodge
3.0 star property
120 mi from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Beautiful place!!!"
United States
Trudy
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Safari Beach Lodge

7. Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

Nkhudzi Beach Lodge
2.5 star property
155.2 mi from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (8 reviews)
"I liked this lodge. I'm a vegetarian but no problem, they cooked two really nice dinners. the staff were excellent and the owner was around in case of need. the room was good, clean and tidy too. "
United Kingdom
richard
The price is £19
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Nkhudzi Beach Lodge

8. Soul Rebel

Soul Rebel
2.0 star property
29.4 mi from Lake Malawi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"The property is has the benefit of a fantastic location, good staff and good catering provision. Structurally, accommodations provide a bare minimum, sparsely maintained buildings with poor logistical infrastructure getting to the rooms. "
South Africa
Claude Jerome
The price is £28
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Soul Rebel

9. Kaya Mawa

Kaya Mawa
3.5 star property
16.1 mi from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"lugar isolado com todo conforto, bangalós isolados e com privacidade, lugar maravilhoso,serviço impecavel e atendimento 5 estrelas, a comida é feita por um chef ,lugar de descanso e paz, o lago é perfeito para nadar e esportes nauticos oferecidos como caiaque,stand up, esqui aquático, mergulhos."
Brazil
newton
The price is £914
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Kaya Mawa

10. The Makokola Retreat

The Makokola Retreat
3.0 star property
180.3 mi from Lake Malawi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Trevligt med solstolar i poolen. När till liten bar och restaurang. Rent och välskött. Fin utsikt. "
Sweden
Ellinor
The price is £222
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Makokola Retreat

11. Sigelege Beach Resort

Sigelege Beach Resort
2.5 star property
123.8 mi from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"La struttura è bella ma un po’ trascurata in alcune parti. La descrizione delle camere non corrisponde propriamente a quanto indicato online. Internet non prende bene in molte parti della struttura, incluse alcune camere e il ristorante. Lo staff è stato decisamente un valore aggiunto, molto disponibile a risolvere i problemi ed aiutare"
Italy
Federica
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sigelege Beach Resort

12. Mpale Cultural Village

Mpale Cultural Village
3.0 star property
164.5 mi from Lake Malawi
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
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United States
lizzie
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Mpale Cultural Village

13. Blissful lily lodge

Blissful lily lodge
5.0 star property
123.9 mi from Lake Malawi
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is £15
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Blissful lily lodge

14. PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota
3.0 star property
67.8 mi from Lake Malawi
2.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"I arrived there and the hotel owner told me that he never received my Expedia reservation and payment and asked me to pay cash. So I did. This means that I paid twice but I am not complaining as the price was so low. The hotel room was super basic with no running water and no sink. Very friendly and helpful owner."
United States
Loukas
The price is £14
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
PIck n Pay Resort Nkhotakota

15. Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel
4.5 star property
120.6 mi from Lake Malawi
7.2 out of 10, Good, (55 reviews)
"Highly recommend this property. Gorgeous lakeside hotel"
United States
Andrea
The price is £143
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel

16. LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE
3.0 star property
174.2 mi from Lake Malawi
The price is £37
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
LAKE NYASA RESORT & CAMPSITE

17. PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA
3.0 star property
174.9 mi from Lake Malawi
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
PALAZZO GARDEN RESORT MATEMA

18. Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

Landmark Hotel Matema Beach
3.0 star property
174.3 mi from Lake Malawi
The price is £46
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Landmark Hotel Matema Beach

19. Oomaallah Luxury Hotel

Oomaallah Luxury Hotel
3.0 star property
124.1 mi from Lake Malawi
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Oomaallah Luxury Hotel

20. Silver Sands Holiday Resort

Silver Sands Holiday Resort
3.0 star property
127.3 mi from Lake Malawi
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Silver Sands Holiday Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Malawi

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A room with a view of the sea through an arched window, a bed with patterned bedding, and a plant on the windowsill.
Njaya Lodge
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
19 reviews
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A person lounging on a sunbed under a covered area with a bar in the background.
Ndau Lodge
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
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A waterfront property with multiple buildings, a dock, and a small garden area.
Main Stream Beach Villa
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
5 reviews
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A bed with a canopy, pillows, and a blanket.
Mgoza Lodge
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
40 reviews
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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.
Sunbird Waterfront
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
17 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Malawi?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Malawi, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like the surrounding area for its ecotours and kitesurfing.
What's the best place to stay close to Lake Malawi?
Kaya Mawa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a private beach and free breakfast. You'll find it 16.1 mi (25.8 km) from Lake Malawi. Other good options around the area include Ulisa Bay Lodge and Sunbird Chintheche Inn.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Malawi, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lake Malawi.